Liberals Michael Ignatieff, and Bob Rae, are shown on April 24, 2011 in Toronto. Shell-shocked federal Liberals overwhelmingly don't want to be plunged into an immediate leadership contest. So machinations are afoot to determine whether the party's constitution actually allows Liberals to avoid a fullblown leadership contest within the next six months and, if so, who should be chosen interim leader. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson